SB 2438 SD1 HD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 27, 2026.

AG; Counties; Hawaii Civil Rights Protection Act; Constitutional and Statutory Rights; Civil Remedies; Relief.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2438
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee JHA, FIN
Senate in_committee 2026-04-27
Business / Commerce
Summary

Establishes a civil cause of action for interference with constitutional and statutory rights through threats, intimidation, or coercion. Authorizes private rights of action. Authorizes actions to be brought by the Attorney General, County Corporation Counsel, or County Attorney. Authorizes injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and certain monetary relief. Includes protections for constitutionally protected speech. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-27 Status in_committee
2026-04-27 Latest Action Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 783).
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